Last Friday and Saturday, many of the Bakersfield College track and field team members qualified to compete in the Western State Conference championships while they were at Moorpark and College of the Canyons. The women remain undefeated at 13-0.
The WSC championships will take place April 28 at BC’s Memorial Stadium. The field events start at 11 a.m., and the running events start at 4 p.m.
“Our goal was to get as many people as we could to qualify,” said Coach Dave Frickle.
Anakia Jackson qualified for a team-high six events for the BC women. Jackson came in second for hurdles and third in the 400 hurdles. She also qualified in the 100, long jump, shot put and javelin. Andrea Jackson won the 400 and qualified seventh in the 200.
“Pam (coach Kelly) was pleased as far as women’s performances go. It was nice and refreshing that most everyone made it,” said Frickle. “The only disappointing thing was one guy that pulled his headstream Brandon Bones got shot down during the hurdles race, it was a little disappointing.”
Tyrece Lee and Attrail Snipes were among the top qualifiers for the men. Lee came in first for long jump and was fifth in the 100, while Snipes came in fifth in the 400 and sixth in the 200.
“Everyone that qualified will be out there training,” said Frickle.